King Topaz

Stella Shaw would rather face a sandstorm barefoot than be stuck with Prince Zander-her arrogant, would-be fianc? who she's sworn never to like, let alone marry. But when the two are trapped inside a mysterious bubble world made entirely of scorching desert, dislike becomes a luxury neither of them can afford.

Their only hope of escape? A crumbling castle in the distance, ruled by King Has-a ruler so unstable, he makes the heat seem sane. With every step across the sand, Stella's patience wears thinner... and Zander's surprising flashes of courage and cleverness make her second-guess everything she thought she knew.

The world may be falling apart around them, but to survive, Stella and Zander will have to fight side by side-and maybe, just maybe, stop hating each other long enough to make it out alive.